Businesses in the Municipality of Chester have been recognized for their work.
The first annual “Best of Chester Awards” asked people to vote for their favourites in 24 categories.
Economic Development Officer, Marianne Gates says the response from the community has been promising.
“This is the first time for this type of award and we had almost 1000 responses,” she says. “So, we were very pleased.”
She says owning a business isn’t easy and it’s important to recognize those who do it well.
“Business is tough out there, expecially in these tough economic times. So, we really want to give a big round of applaus and take our hats off to those who work hard everyday”
The winners are listed below:
Best Contractor/Renovator – B Redmond Design & Construction Ltd.
Best Convenience Store – Mohammed Sode’s General Store
Best Farm/Forestry Business – M. Keddy Farm and Forest Ltd.
Best Food Establishment – Peasant’s Pantry
Best Gallery/Studio/Artisan – The Village Emporium
Best Gas Station – Petro Canada Chester Basin
Best Grocery Store – Spidle’s Independent
Best Hardware/Building Supply Store – New Ross Home Hardware Building Centre
Best Hotel/Motel/B&B – Atlantica Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre
Best Legal/Accounting/Financial/Insurance Services – New Ross Credit Union Ltd (New Ross)
Best Marine Services – Blandford Auto & Marine
Best Mechanic/Auto Shop – Jeff’s Old Volks Home
Best Non-profit Group – New Ross Regional Development Society
Best Place to Buy Meat – Peasant’s Pantry
Best Place to Buy Vegetables – New Ross Country Farm
Best Place to Have Coffee – Kiwi Café
Best Place to Hold an Event – Forest Heights Community School
Best Real Estate Company – Tradewinds Realty
Best Hair Salon/Barber – Between Friends Hair Studio
Best Retail/Specialty Shop – Your Friend and Mine Pets Pet Supplies
Best Sport Club/Spa/Yoga/Fitness – Luna Salon Spa & Boutique
Best Vendor at a Farmer’s Market – The Fish Store
Best Manufacturer – Muwin Estate Wines Limited
Best Healthcare Provider – Posture Perfect Massage Therapy
